Francis Moriarity born June 26, 1920 in West Castleton, VT (Coonhill). 1938 Graduated from Fair Haven High School.Captain of the basketball team.
Graduated from Castleton State Teachers College 1942.
WWII June 20,1942 - March 16,1946 China
Boston University graduate post graduate degree
Fair Haven #49 Post Commander several times; Post adjutant decades.
Department Commander 1968-69
National Executive Committeeman
Department Scholarship Committee decades
Occupation: High School and College History Teacher Whitehall,NY school district. Real Estate business.
Congressional aide to James Jeffords for 7 years.
Organizations: VFW, Grand Knight of K of C and treasurer; Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) coach and teacher. Active member and liturgent for Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
Francis died from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma March 25,2002. He is buried St Mary's cemetery, Fair Haven, VT
Francis was a quiet, soft spoken man that had integrity and honesty with everyone he mentored, taught and worked with. The American Legion lost a quality individual when he left us, but he left a legacy of patriotism and love for country that lasts in the hearts of those that knew him.
